noun
spar
A strong supporting pole or beam on a ship or aircraft.
A strong spar inside each wing helps support the aircraft.
Etymology
The older word means a beam or pole. Ships and aircraft use such long structural members for support.
More examples
- The crew secures the sail to a wooden spar.
- Mechanics inspect the wing spars for cracks.
- The storm snapped a spar near the top of the mast.
Forms
spar · spars